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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.57, 511.19 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.57, 511.19 and 300.71 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.57 : 511.19 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.57/511.19 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.57x = 511.19 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.57x = 153,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,719.66/370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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